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Our VisiOn YOur JOurnEY

Live it. Learn it. Love it.

Scan me

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COnTEnTsWelcome 04 • YOUR JOURNEY 06 • EARLY LEARNING 08 • PREP-YEAR 2 12 MONTROSE 16 • LILIAN BAYLY CENTRE 20 • HOWQUA 24 • SENIOR COLLEGE 28 THE CHOICE IS YOURS 32 • FACILITIES 34 • CONNECTIONS 36 • COMMUNITY 37 INNOVATION 38 • FABLEARN LAB 39

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WELCOME

At Lauriston Girls’ School we understand choice

and the power of learning from the best.

Our goal is to connect students with choice and

best‑practice teaching and learning; we work daily

to bring local and international connections back

to Lauriston.

Whether it’s working with Stanford University’s

Graduate School of Education to establish Australia’s

first FabLearn Lab at Lauriston or running Principal

Forums about the latest educational thinking, the

needs of our students are always top of mind.

At Lauriston we teach girls to be intrepid, to ask

questions and to ‘give everything a go’. It’s important

for our students to understand that we learn equally

from our successes and our mistakes.

With mistakes, we teach our students to go back and

try again, to consider the process and have another go;

with success we look at what aided the result and how

we can apply that learning to other parts of our life.

Learning is a constant process that doesn’t end with

the submission of an assignment or the passing of

an exam. At Lauriston success is never the end of

the story, it’s a launch pad towards new discoveries,

innovation and understanding.

As Principal, it is an honour to work with parents and

their daughters as they navigate the many choices

that present themselves at every level of schooling.

These are choices about the educational journey their

daughter will take, choices about the environment

she learns in and the educators who will inspire her.

I look forward to working with your family as you

consider the choices available to you and the

individual needs of your daughter.

I look forward to welcoming you to Lauriston.

SuSan JuSt Principal

The choices that you make for your daughter’s education are not about today. These choices are about her tomorrow and the place she will find in an ever-evolving world.

Explore with LayArAugmented Reality (AR) is technology that enables a digitally enhanced view of the real world. Using smartphones and tablets, the LayAR App adds digital information – including video – to real‑world items.

We’ve used LayAR throughout this prospectus to help you explore Lauriston in more detail.

Step 1 – Download LayAR for your smartphone or tablet via the App Store or Google Play

Step 2 – Look for the LayAR logo at the top of selected pages

Step 3 – Open the App on your device and position the screen above the page so that the entire page fits within the screen

Step 4 – The App will then automatically seek out video content for you to interact with OR prompt you to tap your screen to scan content for an Augmented Reality experience

Enjoy!

How to use LayAr

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YOur JOurnEYAt Lauriston there is no typical educational journey; each journey is as unique as the girl who takes it. Students commence at

the School across all year levels. For some, the Lauriston journey begins in our Early Learning Centre, for others it begins in

our Senior School. For all, commencement at Lauriston marks the beginning of an exciting future.

This future is a product of our vision which is grounded in the School values of Relationships, Courage, Creativity, Intellectual

Curiosity and Engagement in Life. These values provide the road map for our educational journey and are embedded at each

year level.

We work collaboratively with parents, students, staff and thought‑leaders to ensure that we provide a world‑leading

education for our students. The results of this approach are evident in our excellent academic outcomes and the sporting,

artistic and community‑service achievements of our students.

Lauriston is a proudly non‑selective school and we work with students at all levels of ability; providing choice, guidance and

solid outcomes to secure bright and exciting futures.

LiLiAn BAYLY CEnTrE (YEArs 7–8)Transition to secondary school can be daunting and

Lauriston works with each student to support them

through this period of new subjects, new teachers and

new friends. Our purpose‑built Lilian Bayly Centre is

designed to give students a sense of belonging and to

meet the specific learning, physical and social needs

of girls in this age group.

Students are challenged daily in a supportive and inclusive environment and are encouraged to take part in the larger world.

MOnTrOsE (YEArs 3–6)Located at our Armadale campus, Montrose provides

spaces where students can consolidate and extend

their learning, especially in the areas of literacy

and numeracy. Leadership and exposure to outside

learning is a focus with Montrose students accepting

responsibilities that develop confidence.

Students also participate in programs that provide access to external speakers and real-world learning opportunities.

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EArLY LEArninG Play and laughter feature strongly in our

three‑year‑old and four‑year‑old kindergarten

programs. Boys and girls thrive in educational and fun

programs inspired by the progressive philosophies of

the schools of Reggio Emilia, Italy.

These vital early learning experiences are provided in a supportive atmosphere where children feel loved, respected and valued.

PrEP–YEAr 2All students in Prep‑Year 2 at Lauriston enjoy a curriculum with a strong emphasis on literacy and numeracy as well as specialist enrichment programs, including the study of Mandarin. Our focus is centred on ensuring that all girls develop a love of learning while being both supported and challenged.

Our tinkering program provides early exposure to our Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Maths (STEAM) curriculum and introduces the concept of investigating.

HOWquA (YEAr 9)For more than 20 years Lauriston’s Year 9 students

have participated in this unique program based in

Victoria’s high country. For one year, students enjoy

two homes. They live on‑campus at Howqua for

dedicated blocks of time studying a full academic

curriculum, participating in a unique pastoral and

outdoor program and enjoying regular visits home,

including all school holidays.

Howqua: Year 9 is different here.

sEniOr COLLEGE (YEArs 10–12)Choice is an integral part of the Lauriston Senior

College experience. Girls can choose either the

International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma or the Victorian

Certificate of Education (VCE) as their preferred pathway

to further study. Students are encouraged to balance

their studies with a selection of extracurricular activities.

Our balanced approach to the latter years of secondary school has yielded strong results with Lauriston students consistently achieving outstanding results in their final years.

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EArLY LEArninG

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Early Learning at Lauriston caters for three‑,

four‑ and five‑year‑old boys and girls.

Lauriston’s kindergarten curriculum is delivered

across two dedicated programs, with the three‑year‑

olds in one stream and the four‑ and five‑year‑olds

in another. Learning takes place in warm, welcoming

spaces with large indoor and outdoor areas to

explore.

Options for attendance include two and three days

for three‑year‑olds and four days for four‑ and five‑

year‑olds. To help meet the needs of busy families,

the kindergarten day programs can be combined

with out‑of‑school‑hours’ care.

The kindergarten spaces are ever‑changing with

projects‑in‑progress displayed on tables and artwork

covering the walls. These are places of sand, paint,

make‑believe, stories and laughter.

The emphasis is on student‑initiated learning and

projects often grow from innocent but enquiring

questions such as ‘What is a shadow?’, ‘What lies

under the water?’ and ‘How do we say thank you?’

This questioning is actively encouraged

and kindergarten staff work to build on the

natural curiosity inherent in this age group.

Students are guided through activities that aim

to provide answers. This interaction with people,

materials and events helps children develop physical,

social, emotional and cognitive skills alongside

pre‑numeracy and literacy skills.

At kindergarten, the end of a project really marks

the beginning with students showcasing their work

to the larger school community. This can involve

stand‑alone exhibitions, performances and dedicated

events where parents and special friends are

welcomed to kindergarten.

Connections with the larger Lauriston school

environment prepare students for the years ahead,

teaching them that they are at the beginning of an

exciting journey.

Lauriston is also home to a fully accredited long day

care centre that caters for children from six weeks

of age.

Our kindergarten programs are inspired by the reggio Emilia philosophy, which provides an emphasis on play, engagement and developing at an appropriate pace. Play-based programs offer each child the opportunity to discover and explore, to question and predict, to wonder, to imagine and to dream. Children go home happy and are eager to return the following day.

EArLY LEArninG

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PrEP-YEAr 2

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PrEP-YEAr 2

All Prep‑Year 2 students enjoy a curriculum that

focuses on literacy and numeracy as well as specialist

and enrichment programs, including the study of

Mandarin. From Prep, students also enjoy access to

Lauriston’s Differentiated Learning Program which

ensures each student progresses at a rate that works

best for her.

There is a strong emphasis on hands‑on tinkering

in the Junior School, whether it’s taking apart

appliances in the classroom to investigate the

components within, or producing their own design in

the FabLearn Lab. We aim to develop creativity and

curiosity throughout the program.

In Prep and Year 1, Lauriston is accredited to

deliver the Australian Developmental Curriculum

(ADC). The ADC emphasises skill development and

acquisition of understandings and skills through a

balanced curriculum that actively engages children in

investigations, play and explicit teaching.

As the leaders of their young community, our Year 2

students take on various responsibilities around the

school. They run the Prep‑Year 2 assemblies, mentor

the younger students and are in turn mentored by

our Year 6 students, leaders of the entire Junior

School.

Students are also able to participate in a wide

range of co‑curricular activities that build upon the

foundations developed within the classroom and put

them to practice in cooperative, dynamic and fun

environments. Programs such as SnowSports, music,

swimming, dance and chess run throughout the year

and warmly welcome all members, no matter their

experience level.

Lauriston nurtures children through this vital phase of

their education and prepares them with the academic

and pastoral skills for the higher years of Junior

School.

students in Prep-Year 2 learn in a nurturing, warm environment that encourages investigation and collaboration.

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MOnTrOsE (YEArs 3–6)

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MOnTrOsE

Lauriston’s Year 3–6 girls study at Montrose,

a collection of dedicated spaces located within

the School’s main Armadale campus. These spaces

include flexible learning environments, the Junior

School library, science rooms and play areas.

The Junior School administration offices, break‑out

spaces and language rooms are housed in a

renovated Victorian home built in c1890.

This mix of modern and traditional architecture

mirrors the learning approach at Montrose.

Students continue to develop the foundation

skills including literacy and numeracy while also

participating in programs designed to develop

their world view, independent thinking skills and

confidence with modern technology.

Students participate in a range of specialist subjects

including Art, Drama (from Year 4), Library, Music,

LOTE and Physical Education. A one‑to‑one Netbook

program from Year 5 ensures that teaching and

learning incorporates ICT and is innovative,

engaging and relevant to today’s student.

Montrose girls also enjoy much‑anticipated visits

from external guests. In past years guests have

included the CSIRO, The University of Melbourne’s

RoboGals, authors and illustrators, artists

and philanthropists.

Guest speakers bring outside learning and additional

best‑practice back to Lauriston. They also help the

girls see how classroom learnings can be applied to

future careers. This is also apparent in the School’s

excursion program, which enables girls to extend

their classroom learning while also experiencing that

learning in new contexts and environments.

The School implements a distributed leadership

model in Year 6, which gives every girl the

opportunity to participate and assume responsibility

as a Junior School leader. They are supported in

their roles with an extensive preparation program

including participation in the inspirational Courage

and Leadership conference.

As students progress to the higher levels of Junior school they are encouraged to view the world from a broader perspective, investigating cultures beyond their own and gradually developing the ability to understand issues from different viewpoints.

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LiLiAn BAYLY CEnTrE (YEArs 7–8)

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LiLiAn BAYLY CEnTrE

The Lilian Bayly Centre is located adjacent to

Montrose on the Armadale campus. Situated over

two floors, the building contains open plan and

dedicated learning spaces and is designed to

encourage linked learning across the two years.

While entering Year 7 is exciting, the prospect

of Senior School can be daunting, with students

needing to manage a number of changes, including

new classrooms, a variety of new teachers and a

more demanding schedule.

Transition begins early at Lauriston, with a

comprehensive Year 6 to Year 7 transition

program preparing girls for their entry to Senior

School. The program begins in Term 3 of Year 6

and comprises workshops, mentoring days and

participation in activities with current Year 7 girls.

Girls who will be new to the school in Year 7 are

invited to attend these sessions. Similar sessions

are held for parents ensuring that all new families to

Lauriston feel welcome and supported.

Year 7 and 8 House Tutors keep their desks inside

the Lilian Bayly Centre. This ensures that they are

available to the students and helps build community.

Once students develop confidence in their new

environment they are ready to participate in school

activities including sports, community service and the

extracurricular program alongside their main subjects.

Lilian Bayly Centre students study two languages,

French and Mandarin, as well as English, a full

complement of the Arts, Science, History,

Physical Education and Mathematics.

Pastoral Education and Information Technology

are integrated into the overall curriculum.

Year 8 girls participate in two dedicated programs,

designed to challenge and extend their learning.

The City Cite program, based in Melbourne’s CBD,

aims to encourage independence, self‑confidence

and autonomy through learning in the ‘real world’.

The popular Activ8 program has been designed to

help students develop confidence in the outdoors.

Activ8 includes an overnight team‑building camp and

optional weekend activities that broaden outdoor

experience and help students prepare for the outdoor

program at Howqua.

A time of exciting change and transition, Years 7 and 8 mark the beginning of the senior years of education. Lauriston’s Year 7 and 8 students study in the Lilian Bayly Centre, a space designed to accommodate the unique needs of this age group.

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HOWquA (YEAr 9)

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HOWquA

Since 1993 Lauriston’s Year 9 students have

participated in the unique Howqua program based

in the Howqua Valley in Victoria’s high country.

At Howqua, girls study a full Year 9 academic

curriculum while also participating in a pastoral

and outdoor program designed to build their

independence, strength and resilience.

Located three hours’ drive north of Melbourne, the

Howqua campus is ideally situated near the Howqua

River, the Victorian Alps and the gateway towns of

Mansfield and Jamieson. The campus is serviced

by dedicated facilities including a Health Centre,

Dining Area, Performing Arts Centre and Library.

Howqua is designed to deliver a structured year‑long

program that allows girls to experience the natural

environment across the seasons while learning new

skills, teamwork and resourcefulness.

On arrival at Howqua, girls are assigned to a Howqua

House. There are 6–12 girls in each House and together

they live in a self‑contained unit for the duration of

the program. The units feature a living/dining area,

a kitchen, bunk rooms, a gear room, a bathroom and

a private deck. The girls self‑manage their Houses

under the supervision and direction of the dedicated

on‑campus Howqua staff and become members of

a large and vibrant residential community.

Courage, independence, strength and resilience are all pillars of the Howqua program. For more than 20 years, Lauriston’s Year 9 cohort has experienced the benefit of two homes in the one year and enjoyed an Australian-first academic, pastoral and outdoor program.

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While House groups form an important part of the

Howqua experience, the program is designed to

build teamwork and social skills across the Year 9

cohort. For this reason each girl is a member of many

different groups while at Howqua. These groups

include academic learning groups, outdoor program

groups and dining hall groups.

Technology use on‑campus is restricted and apart

from iPods and digital cameras, personal devices

are not permitted. Girls communicate with their

families via letters and have the option to call home

if needed. Families also visit the campus throughout

the year.

The environment provides a stunning backdrop

for learning and development and the academic

program is comprehensive and reflective of the

natural surroundings. Lessons range from Art classes

held in the outdoor classroom to Science classes

taught on the banks of the Howqua River.

Girls also participate in an extensive community

service program where they work closely with

the local Jamieson and Mansfield communities.

Freed from social networking, the girls enjoy

camping, reading, music, dancing, walking,

running, socialising and other organised activities.

The pastoral program works on fostering deep

connections within the student cohort and on

developing each girl’s strength, independence

and resilience.

The outdoor program at Howqua is extensive,

running for two dedicated days each week.

The program includes hiking, mountain biking,

rogaining, running, rock climbing, cross‑country,

skiing, snowboarding, horseriding and much more.

At Howqua it is not about being the fastest or the

best, it’s about each girl being challenged to reach

her personal best. Howqua provides the ideal setting

to begin planning your daughter’s ‘anywhere’.

i love living with ten other girls in my House at Howqua; it’s made me more responsible and more independent.’

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sEniOr COLLEGE (YEArs 10–12)

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sEniOr COLLEGE

Lauriston’s Senior Students in Years 10–12 form

Lauriston’s Senior College and are located together

on the Armadale campus.

The student cohort is varied and comprises

girls who have been Lauriston students from k

indergarten, girls who entered in Junior School and

girls who joined Lauriston for Years 7, 8 or Howqua.

Senior College provides an extensive academic

program, a stimulating environment, leadership

opportunities and a learning framework that

underpins the final years of schooling. Girls have

access to leading facilities and are encouraged to be

active initiators of their own learning.

In Years 11 and 12 girls choose either the International

Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma or the Victorian

Certificate of Education (VCE) for study.

Students also have the option to study some

subjects at an accelerated level.

Year 10 students participate in a week of work

experience and undertake the School’s SHINE

personal development program. Academic programs

are complemented by an extensive careers program

designed to develop the key skills required for

tertiary, further study and job opportunities.

Engagement in Life is a fundamental value at

Lauriston and all Senior College students participate

in a range of activities designed to encourage

connections and life balance. These activities include

leadership, global tours and a range of extracurricular

activities including artistic, dramatic, musical, debating

and community service pursuits.

Lauriston Senior College students perform

consistently well in both the IB and VCE programs

and – importantly – in their post‑school endeavours.

Skills learned at Lauriston in the final years of

secondary schooling build on the foundations

developed earlier but also form a strong platform from

which to launch the next phase of life.

As students prepare for the next phase of their education journey, it’s important that they are supported, challenged and inspired. Lauriston’s senior College delivers these challenges while also teaching girls how to maintain life balance and how to engage with their wider community.

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THE CHOiCE is YOursA Lauriston student chooses either the International

Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma or the Victorian

Certificate of Education (VCE) for study in Years 11

and 12.

Both the VCE and IB programs can facilitate entry

to an overseas university.

Lauriston has a history of outstanding academic

results in both the VCE and IB and both programs are

popular with our students. Each year approximately

40% of the cohort undertakes the IB Programme and

60% choose to study the VCE. Our academic staff

teach across both programs.

In Year 10, or prior to admission in Year 11, each

student works with the School’s dedicated VCE and

IB Coordinators, as well as their teachers, the Careers

Advisor and Heads of House to choose the pathway

which best suits her needs and future study plans.

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The Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) is

administered by the Victorian Curriculum and

Assessment Authority (VCAA) and is a two‑year

course. Apart from the study of English, no other

subjects are compulsory. Students may choose to

specialise in areas of interest such as the Sciences,

the Humanities or the Arts, or select a more general

course from these and other areas.

The VCE comprises a number of ‘Units of Study’,

each designed to take one semester to complete.

Units 1 and 2 are designed for Year 11 students while

Units 3 and 4 are for Year 12 students. There is a great

deal of flexibility within the VCE so that it is possible

for students to study Units 3 and 4 in Year 11.

Lauriston VCE cohorts perform consistently well and

classes annually rank among Victoria’s top performers.

Learn more about the VCE here: www.vcaa.vic.edu.au

VCE: The Victorian Certificate of Education

The International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma

is also a two‑year curriculum that fosters high

academic standards and international understanding.

It is recognised by Australian tertiary institutions

and major universities worldwide. The IB programme

encourages students across the globe to become

active and compassionate lifelong learners.

Students completing the IB study six subjects

including the student’s own language, a foreign

language, a humanity, an experimental science,

mathematics, and one other subject, which may

be drawn from the arts, or from a subject area

already mentioned.

Lauriston has offered the IB Diploma since 1991

and IB cohorts have consistently achieved at a very

high standard.

Learn more about the IB here: www.ibo.org

iB: The international Baccalaureate

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FACiLiTiEs

Located in Melbourne’s inner east, Lauriston is

situated close to public transport with the Number

72 tram running past the school and Armadale train

station a short ten‑minute walk away. The School

is also serviced by several dedicated bus routes

travelling from all over Melbourne.

The School’s main Armadale campus – home

for our Early Learning, Junior School and Senior

School students – features open plan, purpose‑built

and tailored learning and extracurricular spaces.

Students have access to sporting facilities including

a playing field, gymnasium, tennis courts and

swimming pool.

They also have access to purpose‑built music, art and

performing arts precincts comprising an auditorium,

studios, break‑out and performance spaces.

The Science and Resource Centre houses dedicated

lab spaces, technician rooms and the Australian‑first

FabLearn Lab developed in collaboration with the

Stanford University Graduate School of Education.

The Senior School Library and IT labs are also located

in this building.

All girls share the school canteen, ‘The Refectory’,

and have access to a varied menu of hot and cold

meals prepared daily.

Our Year 9 students study at the Howqua Campus

and enjoy environmentally sustainable modern

administration, accommodation, learning and

social facilities.

Established at the turn of last century, Lauriston’s campus features an interesting mix of traditional Victorian and modern architecture. Building works have been commissioned throughout the school’s history ensuring that Lauriston’s facilities keep pace with modern learning while remaining true to its past.

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COnnECTiOns

Lauriston has developed connections with

world‑leading educators and organisations and these

connections enhance student learning every day.

Teachers are encouraged to grow their own

connections by continuing their learning through

further study, professional development and research.

The Lauriston Institute has been established to

support Australian teachers and to work at the

forefront of educational development. The aim

of the Institute is to encourage the finest teachers,

support innovative education methods and

engender a culture of continuous learning.

Connecting our teaching and learning with recent

research is a priority at Lauriston. The School has

recently participated in research projects with

institutions including The University of Melbourne

and the Stanford University Graduate School of

Education.

The School also cultivates connections with local and

global thought‑leaders and graduates, with guests

often invited inside the classroom to work with

students directly.

Excellent learning and teaching is the product of consulting widely and connecting students and teachers with the best.

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COMMuniTY

Community at Lauriston extends beyond the students

and teachers and includes the wider groups of

parents, associations, friends, volunteers and alumnae

who advocate for the School and its values. Lauriston

values this passionate involvement, which encourages

ongoing connections with the School.

The Old Lauristonians’ Association (OLA), Lauriston

Parents’ Association (LPA) and The Lauriston

Foundation all work together to enhance experiences

at the School and cultivate ongoing connections.

Within the School special‑interest groups exist in

support of activities including the arts, rowing,

snow sports, music and community service.

These groups provide opportunities for people to

participate in activities that interest them while

having fun and working with students and staff.

We want our students to engage in life and we believe in

leading by example. A strong community program with

wide participation is crucial to Lauriston’s continuing

success and also enhances the student experience.

At Lauriston, ‘community’ describes the most important aspect of our school – the people.

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innOVATiOn

At Lauriston, the final outcome is important but so

is the journey taken to obtain the result. We teach

our students to be innovators, to learn from their

successes and mistakes equally and to apply that

learning to everyday life.

Lauriston adopts this innovative approach across the

School both inside and outside the classroom.

Teachers are encouraged to be innovative and

the School Council and Executive groups support

projects that embrace innovation, best‑practice

teaching and enhanced learning.

Examples of innovative teaching projects are found

at every level of the school. From the Reggio Emilia

philosophy in the kindergarten program to the

implementation of the Australian Developmental

Curriculum (ADC) in Prep–Year 1. From the EnlighTEN

program in Year 10 to the SHINE program in Senior

School. Lauriston, with a commitment to Positive

Education, is at the forefront of innovative teaching.

Alongside teaching, the school has a strong history

of commissioning innovative educational spaces that

embrace leading thought and enhance learning and

teaching. Howqua is a clear example of this.

More recent examples include the design of the Lilian

Bayly Centre, FabLearn Lab and Tinkering Studio. At

Lauriston teaching is central but so is ensuring that

students have access to spaces that inspire them and

enhance their ability to learn.

Support for innovation is embedded throughout the

School at all levels ranging from Teacher Learning

Groups to Parent Associations.

The Lauriston Parents’ Association (LPA), for example,

administers the LPA Learning Innovation Fund, which

launched in 2013. The LPA works through the fund,

in collaboration with the School Executive, to support

innovative learning and teaching projects.

Teaching staff can apply to work with the LPA

Learning Innovation Fund to develop projects

that are innovative in their approach and/or

implementation. All projects must be able to

demonstrate clear benefits for Lauriston students.

True innovators are thinkers who are always looking at ways to extend their learning, improve their learning journey and refine their process.

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The FabLearn Lab is a dedicated digital fabrication

space available to all Lauriston students. Built in

collaboration with the Stanford University Graduate

School of Education, the FabLearn Lab allows

students to design, prototype and adapt fantastic

creations.

Lauriston is home to the only FabLearn Lab in

Australia and is part of a global Stanford FabLearn

network. Mixing cutting‑edge technology with more

traditional building tools, these digital workspaces

encourage students to engage with projects in new

ways and come up with practical solutions to real‑life

problems.

Located in Lauriston’s Science and Resource Building,

the FabLearn Lab strengthens and complements

the School’s existing STEAM (Science, Technology,

Engineering, Arts and Maths) curriculum.

Lauriston’s FabLearn Lab contains a varied mix of

items including a 3D printer, laser cutter, 3D mill,

soldering equipment, art supplies and whiteboard‑

topped tables for sketching and planning.

FabLearn Lab

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Lauriston Girls’ School

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